2A NEWS THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN THURSDAY APRIL 19, 2007 THURSDAY, APRIL 19, 2007 most e-mailed Want to know what people are talking about? Here is a list of the top five most e-mailed stories from Kansan.com. 1. Who's Who: Kelly Jenkins 2. Kansas decathlete finds niche 3. Jorgensen: Need a Rush 4. Track team prepares for Kansas Relays 5. Editorial: We must stand tail odd news Pregnant coyote takes officials on foot chase DETROIT — A cagey urban coyote that eluded authorities in a nearly hour-long foot chase through downtown Detroit is expecting. An animal rehabilitator licensed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources discovered the pregnancy while running medical tests, the Detroit Free Press reported Wednesday. The female coyote led two animal protection officials and Detroit police on a chase past a federal courthouse and beneath parked cars before heading toward the Detroit River. 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The student-produced news airs at 5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., 9:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. every Monday through Friday. Also, check out KUH online at tvku.edu. JKHK is the student voice in radio. Each day there is news, music, sports, talk content for students or content made for students, by students, by students in roll or regular events. JKHK 90- deets. Whether it's rock n' roll or reggae, sports or special events, KJHK 90.7 is for you. Professor Elaine Sharp BY CHELSEA MAGRUDER NAME: Professor Elaine Sharp DEGREE: Doctorate from the University of North Carolina in political science HOW MANY YEARS HAVE YOU BEEN AT THE UNIVERSITY? I have been here since 1978, so 29 years. WHAT CLASSES DO YOU TEACH? I teach classes about public policy, urban politics, research methods for undergraduates and graduates and others. WHAT MADE YOU WANT TO STUDY POLITICS? I always found politics interesting. I remember going to the voting booths with my father when I was younger and wondering why people were voting or who they were voting for. I got interested in urban politics, my specialty, while I lived in Chicago. You cannot live in Chicago and not be involved with the politics. WHAT DO YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT THE KU CAMPUS? I love the combination of taking research and teaching seriously. Here they are both important. WHAT DO YOU DO OUTSIDE OF TEACHING? I do bird watching which leads me to hiking and getting out in nature. I also do a little bit of wildlife photography. WHAT IS SOMETHING STUDENTS WOULD BE SURPRISED TO KNOW ABOUT YOU? I have a wide range of musical taste. I like anything from blue grass to classic rock to Celtic music. WHO WAS YOUR HERO WHEN YOU WERE GROWING UP? I admired Henry Clay because he was an interesting statesman and he had the interest of the nation at heart. WHY SHOULD STUDENTS BE INTERESTED IN POLITICS? You cannot be a good citizen if you are not knowledgeable about politics. WHAT DO YOU ENJOY MOST. ABOUT THE LAWRENCE COM-MUNITY? I like how the community is culturally active, diverse and lively. I appreciate how squabbles on issues show people at least care about the community they live in and are taking an interest. —Edited by Jyl Unruh Saucy sisters Doug Finger/ASSOCIATED PRESS Red Hat Society members, from left, Barbara Ann Hill, Sue Brendler, Ruth Prickett and Jo McCann wait outside Trinity Methodist Church Wednesday in Gainesville, Fla. Hundreds of Red Hats came Wednesday for National Red Hat Society day that featured a fashion show, Red Hat memorabilia, and entertainment. odd news Woman caught stealing blames irritable bowel CAPE CORAL, Fla. — A woman arrested for shoplifting has blamed the crime on irritable bowel syndrome, authorities said. Helen Gallo, 61, of Clearwater, was arrested Sunday after allegedly shoplifting from a Cape Coral grocery store, The Daily Breeze of Cape Coral reported the story. Gallo reportedly told authorities that she could not wait in line because she has irritable bowel syndrome. Gallo was charged with petit larceny and released Sunday from the Lee County jail on $500 bond. Scientist lives underwater to promote sustainability SYDNEY, Australia — An Australian scientist emerged Wednesday after spending nearly two weeks underwater in a steel box, pedaling a stationary bicycle to generate his own electricity and growing algae to convert carbon dioxide into oxygen. Marine biologist Lloyd Godson was at the bottom of a lake in the bright yellow capsule to make a point about sustainable living. Godson used solar panels and a pedal-powered generator to create electricity and recharge his laptop, and kept an algae garden to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen for breathing. Godson had to recycle his own urine and waste, but a team of divers delivered food and drinking water to the submárine. Associated Press on campus The Kansas Relays will be held at 8:30 a.m.at Memorial Stadium. Prof. David Ekerdt will present the lecture "Consumption and the Problem of Dispossession" at 12 p.m. at room 706 in Fraser Hall. Stacy Lutsch will present the lecture "Costa Rica: Banana Republic: The Politics and Aesthetics of Bananas in Costa Rican and Nicaraguan documentaries (1970s and 1980s)" at 12 p.m. at room 318 in Bailey Hall. Dr. Andrew Tsubaki will present the lecture "Discovering the Heart and Essence of Budo: The Origin and History of Japanese Martial Arts" at 12 p.m. at the Regionalist Room in the Kansas Union. Free tea and treats will be offered at Tea Time at 3 p.m. at the Union Lobby in the Kansas Union. Gov. Kathleen Sebelius and three former governors will be guests at the "You Be the Governor" seminar at 4 p.m. in the Dole Institute of Politics. The Environmental and Life Sciences Career Fair will be held at 4:30 p.m. in the Burge Union. The MBA Information Session will take place at 6 p.m. in Regnier Hall on Edwards Campus. Elton John and Tim Rice's "AIDA" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. at the Lied Center. Tickets are $19.50 to $24 for students, $39 to $48 for the public. The film "The Good Shepherd" will be shown at 8 p.m. at Woodruff Auditorium in the Kansas Union. Tickets are $2 or free with your SUA Card. This is it, the last day to drop a class. The deadline is 5 p.m. today, so don't wait for the end of the day or you may face long lines. For details, visit www. registrar.ku.edu or call (785) 864-4423. — Source: kuinfo.ku.edu contact us Tell us your news Contact Gabriella Souza, Nicole Kelley, Nate Ross, edar Sikle or Nate McGinnis at 864-4810 or editor@kansan.com Kansan newroom 11 Stuaffer-Fint Hall Stuffet-Expo Bldd. 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